Saturday, 5 February 2022

Visit the Botanica Sanctuary for nature-themed travel

Source: The Ascott. Night view of the 166-room The Botanica Sanctuary.
Source: The Ascott. The 166-room The Botanica Sanctuary offers views of Mount Pangrango and the virgin pine forest nearby.

The newly-opened The Botanica Sanctuary, managed by The Ascott, is home to over 40 types of plants that are native to Indonesia. Guests staying at the 166-room property can enjoy views of Mount Pangrango and the virgin pine forest nearby.

Targeted at couples and families on leisure travel, The Botanica Sanctuary is situated in the heart of Bogor’s Puncak, a popular tourist destination in Indonesia 90 minutes from Jakarta by car. It is also a five-minute drive to Taman Safari Indonesia, a zoo named Best Conservation Site’ by the Indonesian Ministry of Forestry.

Eight apartment types are available: Superior, Deluxe, Premier, Unique Corner, Loft Family rooms as well as The Valley, The Garden and The Botanica Suites. Each room features a balcony offering a forest and mountain view, an en-suite bathroom, a flat-screen TV and complimentary unlimited Wi-Fi.

Ipeng Widjojo, Agung Sedayu Group’s COO, Hotel Division 2 and Member of the Management Board, said: “The Botanica Sanctuary represents a refreshing approach to hospitality, offering guests a tranquil haven equipped with modern facilities and using nature-inspired decor. Designed with quality in mind, the hotel provides a welcoming environment for guests to explore and appreciate the surrounding natural elements.

"Ascott is well-recognised internationally. Partnering with Ascott for the fifth time enables us to continue to tap on their global network and deep hospitality expertise, cementing The Botanica Sanctuary’s position in the upscale hotel segment.”

Guests can visit a fitness centre, a jacuzzi and a rooftop swimming pool with a mountain view at The Botanica Sanctuary. Weddings, events and business meetings can be held at the 614 sq m mountain-view Sailendra Ballroom as well as at meeting rooms complete with professional banquet services and facilities.

All-day dining is offered at The Garden Brasserie, which has been designed to convey an interactive, marketplace-like atmosphere. Its menu features Indonesian, Japanese, Middle Eastern and Western cuisines, with the full spread on offer on Fridays at the Taste of Asia buffet (IDR195,000 nett per person).

Perfect for meat lovers, Gyu Steak House provides comfortable indoor as well as semi-outdoor seating in addition to a wide variety of quality meat. To unwind, the Rafflesia Lounge welcomes guests to enjoy their favourite beverages.

“The Botanica Sanctuary is the perfect place to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Experience a memorable staycation with your loved ones amid untouched nature and savour scrumptious dishes meticulously handcrafted by our culinary team,” said Handy Bunardy, The Botanica Sanctuary’s GM.

Details:

To book a stay at The Botanica Sanctuary or for more information, call +6225 1821 7111 or visit discoverasr.com.